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The Plateau State Government ordered the immediate temporary closure of all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state starting Monday, September 7, 2026, to contain a suspected diphtheria outbreak.
Governor Caleb Mutfwang issued the emergency directive following detected cases across key regions, including Jos North, Wase, Jos South, and Bassa Local Government Areas.
The mandate applies universally to all basic education institutions, including those that have already commenced academic sessions.
Information and Communication Commissioner Joyce Ramnap stated that the shutdown aims to protect students, teachers, and school personnel while health officials work to control transmission.
State authorities instructed school administrators to ensure full compliance and urged parents to keep children at home until further notice.
The government appealed for public cooperation, promising to communicate resumption dates as the health response progresses.
